WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-23-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 23, 2026

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-23-26

A Winter Storm watch will be in effect Saturday Night through Monday evening, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 1-23-26)

Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a State of Emergency ahead of extreme cold and a massive winter storm set to impact areas statewide this weekend. We’ll have the complete Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.

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Delaware County partnered with local towns and villages, fire departments and EMS & they deployed 10 weather stations across the county to monitor various weather conditions. The data being collected is transmitted through a third party contractor to a server used by the national weather service to help with forecasting, issuance of weather alters and tracking climate change. Delaware County Planning Director Shelly Johnson Bennett comments:

(Shelly Johnson-Bennett 1-23-26)

All of the stations can be viewed by the public at delcony.elements360.aem.eco, The site provides a map with each station’s location and a link to click on the individual stations, all of the statistics are gathered every 10 minutes by sensors at each site.

The Unatego Hall of Distinction will honor this year’s inductees tonight at the Unatego High School Cafeteria with a reception 5:30 & the induction during halftime at tonight’s basketball game. The Inductees are William Mitchell, a 1973 graduate, who will be honored posthumously, he earned a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Illinois, followed by a career working with applied mathematics and numerical analysis, 1983 graduate Trisha Souders-Rubin became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in eating disorders in adolescents and adults & was a tenured faculty member at Georgetown University.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-23-26

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a report of suspicious activity Monday in the Town of Middletown. A Deputy encountered 49-year-old Amy Slater of Fleischmanns, Slater made admissions to the Deputy, regarding her setting her residence on fire. Multiple fire departments responded Upon conclusion of the investigation, Slater was arrested and charged with Arson and Criminal Mischief, Slater was arraigned and released pending her appearance in the Town of Middletown Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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Otsego County officials are preparing for dangerously cold weather & severe wind chills in the coming days, and they are ready to open warming shelters if needed. The locations would be the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown will be open from 8 am. to 5 pm. on Saturday and Sunday, The Warming Station at 291 Chestnut St. in Oneonta, the Oneonta Armory at 4 Academy St. and SUNY Oneonta, More information will be available through the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services at 607-547-7588.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were assigned to serve a Delaware County Family Court Order of Protection, Shortly after locating, serving and explaining the provisions of the Order of Protection, the Deputies were contacted by the protected party who advised that the Order of Protection was being violated during the course of an active domestic incident. Deputies returned & arrested 33-year-old Jesse Emmett of Davenport, with Harassment and Criminal Contempt, he was processed and turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment.

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The next Jericho Arts Council show will be held Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, spokesman Phil Wade Comments:

(Phil Wade 1-22-26)

People can reserve tickets for Saturday Nights show at 607-288-3882.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-22-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 22, 2026

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-22-26

A Winter Storm Watch will be in effect from Saturday Night through Monday night, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 1-22-26)

We will have our complete tri-county forecast following this news cast.

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Governor Hochul unveiled the Executive Budget Proposal on Tuesday, State Senator Peter Oberacker commented about the budget plan:

(Oberacker 1-22-26)

The budget totaled 260 Billion Dollars, lawmakers have until April 1st to get the budget passed in time for the start of the next fiscal year.

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31 school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System, up from 22 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. schools avoided stress after receiving COVID relief funds, but that money distribution has concluded, in the Tri-County Region, only the Cooperstown District made the list as a school Susceptible to fiscal stress.

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Commerce Chenango and the Chenango Foundation announced that registration is open for the 3rd annual Chenango Women’s Leadership Conference at DCMO BOCES Campus in Norwich on March 16th. To register visit commercechenango.com.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 1-22-26

State Police arrested 23 Year old Garcia Pfister-Gumaer of Windsor felony weapon charges following a traffic stop. Troopers initiated a traffic stop on State Route 79 in the village of Windsor after observing vehicle and traffic violations, a Trooper observed signs of impairment. Pfister-Gumaer failed Field Sobriety Tests. Troopers located illegal drugs & numerous weapons with ammunition, he was charged with several counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Disguised Gun, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Ability Impaired (Drugs) and Resisting Arrest, Pfister-Gumaer was held at the Broome County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45 year old Timothy Heady of Smyrna following a narcotics investigation. The Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Tuesday in the Town of Smyrna, they seized 1 pound of methamphetamine packaged for distribution & cash from suspected drug sales. Heady was taken into custody at the scene & was charged with multiple Counts of 2nd & 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, plus Tampering with Physical Evidence, He was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the largest academic gift in the history of the State University of New York at Binghamton, establishing the Center for AI Responsibility and Research as the first-ever independent AI research center at any public university in the United States. The $30 million philanthropic gift from a group of donors led by Tom Secunda, who is a Binghamton University alumnus and co-founder of Bloomberg LP. The Gift is coupled with a $25 million research capital investment from SUNY.

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The ‘Pink Patch Project’ at Broome County Sheriff’s Office presented a $3,864 donation to Traci’s Hope and the Tina Fund toward helping local families fighting cancer. The Pink Patch Project is a national campaign bringing law enforcement and the community together to raise breast cancer awareness and funding to help local families fighting cancer. In the first 3 years of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Pink Patch Project, they raised over $11,200 for local families battling cancer through contributions and sales of patches, badges, hats and other custom merchandise.

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Congressman Josh Riley’s team will be in Walton today to assists with constituents needs regarding Medicare, Social Security, veterans’ benefits or any other issue involving a federal agency. The staff will be available from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the Ogden Free Library at 42 Gardiner Place, for those who can’t attend, call (607) 242-0200 or visit riley.house.gov.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-21-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 21, 2026

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-21-26

Local State Assemblyman Joe Angelino is looking over the Executive Budget Proposal from Governor Kathy Hochul, and he commented that he will likely be voting no on most of the budget pieces again this year:

(Angelino 1-21-26)

The budget totals 260 Billion dollars, lawmakers have until April 1st to get the budget passed by the beginning of the next fiscal year.

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Chenango Health Network & Bassett Medical Center Research Institute, are calling on residents of Norwich and Sherburne to participate in a Community Health Survey, which is designed to gather comprehensive, confidential information to assess the community’s health status and needs. Kimberly Lorraine of the Chenango Health Network explains:

(Kimberly Lorraine 1-21-26)

The results will be used to develop and evaluate future diabetes prevention efforts. The survey is now open until February 28th, For more information, visit chenangohealth.org or contact Kimberly Lorraine at 607 337-4171or kimberly@chenangohealth.org.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that several of her priorities were included in the 2026 Energy and Water Development, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Environment funding bills. $11.75 million in funding will go to the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program to support wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance recreational access to the basin, $28 million was allocated to help New York households increase the energy efficiency of their homes and lower their energy bills.

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43 year old Kaycee Spawn of Port Crane, was sentenced in Broome County Court following her guilty pleas in October. Spawn was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in Prison for possessing Dangerous Contraband in Prison, 4 years in Prison with 3 years Post Release Supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, the sentences will run consecutively due to her undischarged term of imprisonment resulting from a parole violation.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Michael Collins takes over as the 19th manager in Binghamton team history. The Rumble Ponies open the 2026 season on the road against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday, April 3. The Ponies’ home opener is on Tuesday, April 7 against the Somerset Patriots at 6:07 pm. Season tickets, flex booklets, and ballpark passes are currently on sale at Mirabito Stadium, or bingrp.com.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-21-26

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office released the autopsy findings following the death of Chelsey Davis of Port Dickinson that occurred shortly after entering the Broome County Correctional Facility on October 8th. Davis’ cause of death was listed as “Chronic Alcohol Use with Hepatic Cirrhosis,” with contributing factors listed as “hemorrhaging pancreas and heart disease. The toxicology report found no alcohol or controlled substances in her system at the time of her death. Davis was remanded to the Correctional Facility by the Town of Chenango Court., after booking procedures, she received a full medical and substance abuse screening with Correctional Facility medical staff before being housed in the Medical Unit. Over the next several hours, Davis was seen by medical staff 2 additional times, she was not exhibiting any issues, 20 minutes after the third visit with medical staff, Davis experienced a medical emergency, staff administered CPR and a Defibrillator but were unable to revive her.

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The State Department of Motor Vehicles will launch a new technology system, All DMV offices will close at 2:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 13, with online and phone services also unavailable during the transition. DMV operations are expected to fully resume at the start of business on Wednesday, February 18, People who need to renew a license or non-driver ID, or complete other transactions before February 13, are encouraged to use the online options on the DMV website.

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The Series “Her Health Matters” continues today with a focus on Nutrition and Metabolism, with Andrea Bryan, who is a clinical dietitian at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, the discussion will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club, in Norwich, at 6:00 PM. For more information on UHS Chenango Memorial’s Her Health Matters Series, call (607) 337-4510.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 1-20-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 20, 2026

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-20-26

Governor Hochul unveiled the Executive Budget proposal this afternoon in Albany with only a .7% increase over last years budget, due to a variety of factors:

(Hochul 1-20-26)

State Budget Director Blake Washington reported that there was a special emphasis on funding for Agriculture:

(Blake Washington 1-20-26)

Lawmakers have until April 1st to get the state budget passed in time for the beginning of the next Fiscal Year.

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State Police arrested 26 year old Clayton Carley & 60 year old Jeffrey Carley of Homer on a variety of charges for Criminal Possession of controlled substances & firearms. In August 2024, State Police responded to a burglary complaint involving the larceny of a dirt bike in Oswego County, last week it was for sale on Facebook Marketplace by Clayton Carley, Investigators interviewed him, he stated the dirt bike had been sold. Troopers executed a search warrant the Carley residence and retrieved handguns, assault weapons, A loaded shotgun, high-capacity ammunition feeding devices, materials for growing & processing cannabis, Cash in excess of $5,000 & A stolen 2024 motorcycle. Both men were processed & were transported to the Cortland County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.

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The National Digital Inclusion Alliance named Chenango County as a 2025 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, recognizing the County’s efforts to close the digital divide, Chenango County Planning Director Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 1-20-26)

Butler said that The Trailblazer program identifies seven categories of current best practices. Each applicant’s materials are verified for accuracy, assessed for community impact, and posted in an interactive map and searchable database on NDIA’s website. More information is available chenangocountyny.gov or digitalinclusion.org.

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35 year old Benjamin Keeney of Binghamton, was sentenced today in Broome County Court to 4 years in State Prison following his conviction for Criminal Contempt. Keeney violated an Order of Protection by going to the victim’s home. The investigation was conducted by the Binghamton Police Department.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 1-19-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 19, 2026

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-19-26

The Guilford Fire Department will be holding a UTV Poker Run on April 26th at 11:00 AM as a fundraiser for the Department. Organizers Roger Barnhart & Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri-Roger 1-19-26)

The money raise will go for the construction of a new Fire Station for the Guilford Fire Department.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Victor Quisquina of Virginia following the investigation of a property damage motor vehicle accident in the Town of Otego. Quisquina was charged with DWI and several related charges, and he did not possess a valid driver’s license, he was processed and released with Uniform Traffic Tickets/Appearance Ticket and is set to appear in court at a later date.

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State tax receipts totaled $85.8 billion through three quarters of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26, $2.3 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of Budget’s Mid-Year Update, according to the State Comptroller’s Office. Collections were $5.9 billion higher than those through December 2024, Personal income tax receipts totaled $44.9 billion and were $1.5 billion above projections and $4.2 billion higher than the same period in SFY 2024-25, due to the impact of wage and financial market growth over the course of the year. The Full report can be found at osc.ny.gov.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is assisting with a Missing Persons Report from Weehawken New Jersey. 20 year old Emilio Acosta left home on December 18th, he had 2 knapsacks and his ski helmet, he is familiar with the Roxbury area and his family reportedly used to go skiing at Belleayre Mountain. Acosta is 6’1″, about 190 pounds with black hair & he was wearing a New York Yankees cream colored sweatshirt, Gray Sweatpants and black Timberland boots. Delaware County residents who may spot Acosta are asked to call the Weehawken Police Department at (201)863-7800.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting tomorrow morning. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner, members & directors are encouraged to attend.

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-19-26

Several local events are planned to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, commemorating King’s life and legacy as a leader of the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Hartwick College’s Yager Museum will be open 11:30 am. to 4:30 pm. in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown is offering a program at 1:30 pm. Monday titled “MLK and Baseball,” The First Baptist Church of Cooperstown will host a memorial service today at 6 pm. The Broome County Martin Luther King Jr. Commission is holding a march starting at 5:30pm at the King Promenade at the Court Street Bridge next to Boscov’s in downtown Binghamton, followed by services at 6pm at the First Congregational Church on Main Street.

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New York State recently announced more than $25.5 million in grants to support 29 water quality and climate resiliency projects in the State DEC’s Region 7. In Broome County, the Town of Chenango will receive $560,000 construct a salt storage facility, The Friends of the Upper Delaware River, receives $458,537 to conduct an in-stream stabilization and floodplain reconnection project to improve flood resiliency, aquatic habitat, and water quality in the Upper Delaware River Watershed, and Broome County will receive $400,000 to purchase a new vacuum truck to reduce sediment flow from catch basins discharging into the Minor Tributaries to Lower North Susquehanna River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 1-16-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 16, 2026

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-16-26

The manslaughter trial of former Marcy corrections officer Michael Fisher, ended today in Oneida County Court as Fisher has pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree reckless endangerment. Fisher was one of the corrections officers at Marcy Correctional facility accused in the death of inmate Robert Brook in December of 2024. Fisher faces sentencing on January 30th, where he is expected to receive a 6-month term in Oneida County Jail as part of the plea agreement.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50 year old Lamark Logan of Ellenville in the Town of Colchester. Logan claimed to be an police officer with the Ellenville Police Department, Deputies found that it was a false claim, Logan was charged with criminal impersonation along with several traffic violations and he was released on an appearance ticket and uniform traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Thomas Brown of Norwich after Deputies responded to a business in the Town of Norwich for a larceny complaint. Brown allegedly stole items from the business and he had previously been trespassed from the business in the past, he also was found to be in possession of a controlled substance at the time of his arrest. Brown was charged with Burglary & Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance & was arraigned & he was released on his own recognizance.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 39 year old Ian Quinn of Norwich Wednesday for Burglary in the 2nd Degree, following an investigation into a burglary Tuesday in the Town of Norwich. Quinn is accused of unlawfully entering the victim’s dwelling and stealing property, Quinn was arrested and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility pending arraignment in Chenango County Court.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-16-26

A Broome County Jury found 40 year old Tara Humphry of Great Bend, Pennsylvania, guilty of 1st Degree Assault from an incident on September 27, 2024, in Binghamton, where Humphry intentionally struck a male victim with her vehicle, causing serious physical injury. Humphry was remanded to the Broome County Jail. She is scheduled to return to court on April 15, 2026, for sentencing, she faces a potential sentence ranging from 5 to 25 years in state prison.

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State Police responded Thursday Afternoon at about 2:20 PM, to a report of a multi-vehicle crash on I-81 southbound, in the town of LaFayette. The preliminary investigation has determined that the primary crash involved approximately 18 vehicles, including three tractor-trailers. There were also a number of smaller crashes. It is estimated that a total of approximately 30 vehicles were involved in the crash, which is believed to be weather-related. 8 patients were transported to area Hospitals, 2 have serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

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2 American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held today, 1 in ONEONTA from 11:30 am. – 4:30 pm., at the Quality Inn, State Highway 23, another will be in Margaretville from 8:30 am. – 1:30 pm., at the Margaretville Central School, to make appointments, use the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 1-15-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 15, 2026

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-15-26

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand co-sponsors a new bipartisan bill to ban congressional stock trading called the Restore Trust in Congress Act today, to step up the law she had passed 10 years ago that members of Congress are not following:

(Gillibrand 1-15-26)

Gillibrand said that 1 in 3 members of Congress traded stocks or other financial assets from 2019-2021, and at least 3,700 of those trades posed potential conflicts of interest with their legislative responsibilities. 86% of those polled believe that the bill must be enacted & followed.

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5 documentaries on America will be featured at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on February 6th & 7th from local filmmakers Joe Stillman & Jeri Wachter of Important Films Media of Gilbertsville, Stillman told WCDO news why he is showing these films next month:

(Joe Stillman 1-15-26)

Stillman Said that the series of films follows people at the heart of major American chapters, from war and public service to rural poverty, recent national upheavals, and the long history of the border in South Texas. The films will run from 2:00 to 10:00 PM on February 6th & 7th, more information is available at importantfilmsmedia.com.

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Applications are open for Delaware & Broome County families in need to send their kids, between the ages of 9 and 12 free of charge to the 2026 New York State Sheriff’s Summer Camp. The deadline this year for the initial application is March 1st, children from across the state travel to Keuka Lake in Penn Yan, to attend the Camp free of charge. The program is funded by the New York State Sheriff’s Institute and is designed to provide the full camp experience to children. More information is available at sheriffsinstitute.org.

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The Hartwick College Art and Art History Department presents the 8th Annual Regional High School Art Show in the Foreman Gallery, featuring student artwork from 10 area high schools. The exhibition is on display to the public daily from 10 am to 6 pm through Tuesday, January 20, Participating schools include Charlotte Valley, Greene, Oxford Academy & Walton, The show features the work of 126 students and includes 109 pieces of art, including a collaborative wire sculpture created by 27 students.

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A.M. NEWS 1-15-26

Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fifth year in a row, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law includes provisions that allow school districts and municipalities to override the cap. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 2.63%. The 2% tax cap calculations are for 675 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1st.

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Governor Hochul’s office has been negotiating with Delta Airlines, to convince them to return to flights in and out of the Binghamton Airport. Delta announced recently that they would stop service on February 14th, Delta announced that they may return their at an unspecified time this spring.

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The New York Power Authority is looking to add up to 8 nuclear power plants in New York State, including 1 in Broome County. NYPA could invest $40 million annually over the next 4 years to support workforce development for advanced nuclear energy in New York. Governor Hochul announced Tuesday that she favors plans to add Nuclear power in her State of the State Address to increase the amount of energy available to New Yorkers.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-14-26

by wcdonews Posted on January 14, 2026

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-14-26

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that a former Broome-Tioga BOCES employee is facing additional felony charges after another juvenile victim was identified during an ongoing investigation into inappropriate conduct with BOCES students. 51 year old Evan Thorson of Endicott was charged with Child Endangerment and Official Misconduct, after the Sheriff’s Office followed up on a referral from the State Child Abuse Hotline regarding his conduct as a member of the Broome-Tioga BOCES faculty. Today, Thorson was charged with 3rd degree Rape & Criminal Sexual Act before being remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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Governor Hochul announced plans in the State of The State Address Tuesday, where the State will partner with 3 counties in a new State pilot program to help counties offer additional child care options, which will include $60 million in State funding, along with new investments in each of the 3 counties, as they expand child care access with a particular focus on serving children 0-3:

(Hochul 1-14-26)

The 3 Counties are Dutchess County, Monroe County and Broome County, More information is available at governor.ny.gov.

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The Chenango County Historical Society recently announced a grant award totaling $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts, Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin said that they will use the Grant money to keep the Museum running with many programs throughout the year:

(Jessica Moquin 1-14-26)

Moquin said that this is the 5th consecutive year that Chenango County Historical Society has received funding. more information about their programs is available at ChenangoHistorical.org.

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State Police arrested Arthur Stewart for Unlawful Possession of a Noxious Matter. Troopers were dispatched to the town of Ithaca for a report of dispute, where a person was sprayed with bear spray in a staircase between apartments, following an on-going dispute when Stewart intentionally sprayed the victim in the face. Troopers also determined that the bear spray that Stewart used is illegal to carry for self-defense. Stewart was arrested and turned over to the Tompkins County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 1-14-26

State Police arrested 34 year old Mitchell Colburn of Windsor, for Promote a Sexual Performance by a Child Less Than 17 Years of Age and Possessing Sexual Performance by a Child less than 16. Colburn is accused of possession and promoting child sex abuse material. The investigation began after the State Police received a referral from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding suspicious online activity. Members of the Troop C Computers Crime Unit and the Binghamton Bureau of Criminal Investigation executed a search warrant on Colburn’s residence. Colburn was processed at SP Binghamton and later transported to the Broome County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.

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58 year old Anthony Gardner of Binghamton was sentenced in Broome County Court for 2 separate DWI convictions. Gardner faces up to 9 years in a New York State Prison. Gardner initially was convicted of Operating a Motor Vehicle with .08 of One Percent or More Alcohol, he had 2 Prior Convictions of a Designated Offense Within 10 Years. This offense occurred on January 18, 2025, and Gardner pleaded guilty in September, in a separate incident, Gardner was again convicted of DWI, with a Previous Conviction Within 10 Years, he pleaded guilty in December 2025, The cases were investigated by the New York State Police and the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Kaylee Croft of Hartwick on an arrest warrant, and also for Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Unlawful Imprisonment, following an investigation into a domestic dispute/ child custody dispute in the Town of Otsego on December 25th. An arrest warrant was applied for and granted by the Town of Otsego Court, Croft turned herself in to the Sheriff’s office & was turned over to Otsego County Corrections pending Centralized Arraignment.

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